We Met Again#YourStoryIndia

The Hunger games

"May god rest his soul."
The priest finished his speech.
It was Ollie's funeral.
The sky was clear and there was no sign of clouds,the noon sun was glaring down at the earth,making everything burn under it's heat.
I tried to look up at sky,trying to figure out why it was not raining? Why everything was not gloomy? Why there was no sadness up above? Like there was agony around me,everyone was grieving for their dead beta,a good man who didn't even get to see his sons growing,who didn't even get a chance to marry his soulmate,who missed so much of his life just because of what?
I wanted answers,and I knew I was not getting any until I take everything in my hand. Derek was being himself,a distant alpha, whom I was giving silent treatment.
I know it's been two days since he treated me wrong and was receiving silent treatment as it's punishment.
I just couldn't wrap my head around what he did to me.
My mind was in constant state of battle,hundreds of questions were battling inside my mind who needed to be sated by answers.
I closed my eyes as I heard Jennifer's cry,surprisingly she stood strong for her kids,she carried on her daily routine but I know how hard it is for her to loose her love.

At least she has another.

"You okay?"
My mate's concerned voice filled my ears.
I sighed and looked at him or more like his naked torso that came in my view as I didn't held any eye contact.
He was wearing shorts,because he had to shift into his wolf form for some ritual.
"Ask his family."
I let out a snide remark after two days of silent treatment.
"I'm asking you."
He caught my wrist as I started walking away from this grief.
"Why do you care,Gabe..Derek."
I whispered.
For once my heart constricted as I was about to say Gabriel,but I didn't knew what came over me that I referred him by my given name.
"Baby girl.."
His grip tightened on me as he pulled me towards his half naked body,or more specifically towards his naked chest.
His hot,glistening skin came contact with mine as I only wore a thin flimsy top which showed most of my stomach and back.
"I care for you. I love you."
He emphasized on his confession,as he gripped my wrist behind my back and wrapped another arm around my nude skin.
"You have a funny way of showing it then."
I scoffed.
He groaned but made no attempt of touching me more apart from our current state.
He suddenly pulled away and started dragging me towards the forest,away from open field,away from every eye.
I know he doesn't want anyone to know about the disagreement between their alpha couple or it would reflect badly on the pack.
I silently followed him until we reached deep into the forest and snatched my wrist from him.
He looked hurt,momentarily but masked it immediately.
He turned his back at me and stood near the pond,clasping his hands behind his back.
It was then I noticed that we were near our cottage much far away from the pack.
"Why did you bring me here?"
I asked,trying to understand his ways,because lately what he does goes completely over my head.
What his strategies are,what his plans are,they all just didn't go through my head.
He's hiding too much,so many secrets and things from me.
"Derek.."
"Please don't."
He whispered in a hoarse voice.
"Please call me by that endearment you have for me. I can't live with you being so unattached to me. I feel like I'm dying slowly without you by my side every time."
"Derek.." I paused.
"Lover.. I have always been with you."
I walked and stood behind him,as his back muscles tensed when I raked my fingers on them.
"You were the one who ignored me,you were the one who pushed me away."
"I know."
He turned around,abruptly.
I lost my footing as I stood behind him on a small rock,to gain my height up to him.
His super reflexes caught me mid air,and I was once again wrapped in his strong loving arms,my body close to his,my hands squished between our bodies,as he held me close to his heart.
I closed my eyes to savor this moment.
"No amount of apologies would suffice for what I have done to you,baby girl."
He whispered.
My insides melted immediately, I wanted to forgive him already,not that I haven't but my witty wolf denied.

Let him beg for it.

I could tell that she was smirking inside my head,revealing her cunning and foxy side.
"But I would still beg.."
"You should."
I finally opened my eyes and looked into his deep chocolate ones.
"You have to work for it,lover."
My heart still aches while using this endearment for him,I just can't forget what he did,but I will,eventually.
He nodded like a small kid,who always listens to his mother,and I gave him a small smile.
I was still entrapped in the cocoon of his arms,as he gazed down at me.
"I have to tell you something."
I straightened and got out of his arms,leaving them hanging to his sides,a flicker of disappointment passed his eyes but he composed himself.
"Yeah?"
I asked.
"Your initiation ceremony is going to take place soon."
He looked anywhere but at me,it felt like suddenly he was more interested in looking at the boring trees instead of me.
This is how I feel nowadays with him,neglected.
This nagging feeling is always there in my heart since past few days, since after blood moon.
"When is it?"
I asked,trying to be calm and collected,as I crossed my arms across my chest.
"You are okay with this?"
He looked flabbergasted,gaping at me like a fish.
"Yea,why not."
I shrugged.
And I meant it.
It's no big deal,everyone has to go through certain pack rituals to be a part of this pack and I am no exception. I want to earn my place and I want to earn that respect and this is the only way,these rituals are the only way.
"But baby girl,you.."
He exhaled harshly,and shook his head.
"I want to be a part of this pack like a normal wolf."
I argued.
"But you are no common wolf,sweetheart. You are my mate,you are the Luna."
I sighed,I didn't wanted another argument.
I took two steps towards him and wrapped my arms around his waist, placing my chin on his chest I looked up at him.
"You went through the rituals too,right?"
I asked,softly.
He nodded,agreeing with me.
"Then I will go through them too."
I declared.
"I don't want you getting hurt by anyone. Wolves are meant to be ruthless in the games."
He whispered,dejectedly.
"Don't you trust me? Have you no faith in my fighting skills?"
I taunted,teasing him.
"I have faith in you,even more than myself. But I am bound by my own selfishness towards you."
He dropped his head on my shoulder,kissing my exposed skin.
I tried to ignore the stupid shivers that went up my spine,so I pulled my mind in our talk.
"Fine then,I will give you your peace of mind."
I offered.
He hummed and tightened his hold on me.
"What would that be?"
"I would let you choose my opponent."
He pulled me to an arms length,with a lightening speed and grinned like a Cheshire cat.
"But.."
I raised my index and he rolled his eyes,very dramatically.
"From the list I would provide you."
"No."
"No?"
My eyes widened.
"Why not?"
I asked as he shook his head.
"Cause I know you wouldn't leave me much choice."
He tsk-tsked me.
"And you would choose the most daring opponents."
"That's right."
I winked and gave him puppy eyes when I saw his hard exterior not at all melting.